Meet Jim Bastian of Brookfield, and his debut book, Wisconsin Logging Camp 1921
published by Big Earth Publishing, Boulder, CO
November, 2015
Historical Fiction
ISBN: 9781934553541
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About the Author: Upon
graduation from Michigan State University, with a history and psychology major, Jim was a high school teacher. He subsequently converted
to capitalism, earned an MBA and went on to have a thirty year business career.
Writing became increasingly more appealing and the grind of business travel
less so. This lead Jim to transition to writing as his vocation which resulted
in the publication of his first book Wisconsin Logging Camp - 1921. His
next project, also a historical novel, takes place in 1971 with an
archaeological link to 1712. The title and publication date will be announced
in 2016.
$18.95 Print only
Buy on Amazon
Buy on Barnes and Noble
About the Book: A
beautifully written historical fiction novel set primarily in the north woods
of Wisconsin during 1920 and 1921. The narrative entwines the fictional story
of an eight-year-old boy, Will, within that period's rich historic context. The
story meticulously incorporates the history of logging in Wisconsin, the flu
pandemic, Prohibition, World War I, and post-war American culture, specific to
that time and place. Will's story reflects the challenges, hardships, and
ethnic discrimination faced and overcome by American immigrants, then and now.
These themes remain as relevant today as they were in 1920, and portray an
archetypal immigrant experience, which is part of the proud, shared heritage of
all Americans. The colorful language, rich history, characters, and Wild West
atmosphere of the region will appeal to all readers.
About the Author: Upon
graduation from Michigan State University, with a history and psychology major, Jim was a high school teacher. He subsequently converted
to capitalism, earned an MBA and went on to have a thirty year business career.
Writing became increasingly more appealing and the grind of business travel
less so. This lead Jim to transition to writing as his vocation which resulted
in the publication of his first book Wisconsin Logging Camp - 1921. His
next project, also a historical novel, takes place in 1971 with an
archaeological link to 1712. The title and publication date will be announced
in 2016. 
1 comment:
Interesting read!
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